A seminal 80s political thriller, The Edge of Darkness was broadcast in a time of high paranoia about the secret state and the hazards of nuclear energy. In addition to exploring key themes, Caughie paces the series in the context of the political and cultural climate, and as part of a history of political thrillers on film and TV.
A seminal 80s political thriller, The Edge of Darkness was broadcast in a time of high paranoia about the secret state and the hazards of nuclear ener...
Kenneth Clark's Civilisation (1969), wasalandmark documentary series, pioneering the 'presenter as hero' model. Jonathan Conlin draws on interviews with the original crew and archival research to reveal a series that combined scepticism towards traditional ideas of progress with an inclusive approach to its audience. "
Kenneth Clark's Civilisation (1969), wasalandmark documentary series, pioneering the 'presenter as hero' model. Jonathan Conlin draws on interviews wi...